I might just take you up on that...deposit and all...look for email from me...

Since you actually own the tool and are therefore obviously in the know... Is the procedure calling for the use of the position indicator inherently better than the Jim Mahaffey (MercedesList) method whereby one looks for fuel to well up in the bottom of the injector valve? I would suspect it would be easier and perhaps more accurate (although I am NOT knocking Jim's procedure)...

I recently had the pleasure of using the RIV lights to set timing on the SD, courtesy of one of our esteemed members.

By far, its a fabulous tool. Once you get the lower bolt released, you can set timing in about 10 minutes and it is guaranteed to be accurate within about 1/4 degree. It simply does not compare with the traditional method.

I was considering buying one and putting it in the rental pool. But, if MB Doc is willing to rent his for $25.00, that is definitely the way to go.

Can you tell us a little more about the procedure using this tool. I have never even heard of it.

First, it only works on the newer IP's with the removable plug on the outside.

The IP needs to have the "notch" on the rotating shaft.

You remove the plug on the IP and thread the pickup of the RIV tool into the threaded hole being careful to engage the slot.

Connect the positive lead to the battery.

Set the engine at 15 ATDC on the power stroke.

Loosen all screws holding the IP and remove the hard lines.

There are two lights on the display of the RIV tool, "B" and "A". The "B" light is illuminated when the timing is early. Rotate the pump away from the engine until both lights are lit. If you go slightly too far, the "A" light will illuminate telling you the timing is late. Rotate the pump back towards the engine until both lights are on.

Can you you use a pulse injection adaptor to time these engines.That is what I use to time my truck.If so what is the timing supose to be set at.

You can, and it's even faster than the RIV tool. But, we need to get a proper correlation between the RIV tool and the pulse tool. I have the SD set exactly at 15°ATDC with the RIV tool and I need to contact Dieselnut14 and test the SD with the pulse injection system. Then there will be a direct correlation between the two methods.

Worked like a charm on my SDL. I'd probably buy one if they were cheaper. But you really don't have to time a diesel often.

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If you do get the corelation of the pulse indicator number for the correct timing, please put it in this thread. I've been thinking of a Ferret 765 with a 6mm. piezo adapter for Christmas.

How much will you give me for mine?
I could never get it to work on my 300SD, which likely has 300kmi on the injectors. I don't know if my injector pop pressure is too low or if the lines are too thick. I suspect the latter. I want to get a 5mm piezo pickup and try it on my OM602.